How good are we at Biblical interpretation? And what's the best way to do it? Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson who explains the importance of context when reading scripture, shares how we can read the Bible with confidence, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now This conversation originally to…

There are several fascinating stories and lessons to learn from the life of King David. Professor David T. Lamb joins Bill to take us through 1 Samuel as he explains how David's background as a shepherd prepared him to shepherd God's people, shares that David's confidence in God was contagious, discusses what his life was like while he was on the r…

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They explain that salvation is all about the attitude of our heart, answer if Satan is following us around at all times, share that it's our responsibility to accept Christ as our …

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They begin by studying Ephesians 2:8, explain that today can be the day of your salvation, discuss that a life in Christ is the best life we can live, have a riveting conversation …

God wants us to stop and remember what it is he has done. To rejoice, celebrate and enjoy our lives. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins Bill to talk about what the Bible says about celebration, the influence it has when we celebrate those around us, how it creates opportunities for enjoyment and therefore reduces stress, anxiety and more. Faith Radio podcas…

The data is showing that more and more people are leaving church because of negative experiences. The American Bible Society's John Plake joins the show to emphasize the importance of making people feel more welcomed into Christianity. Later, Pastor Brent Kuhlman shares from Ephesians 4:30 and 2 Samuel 11 as he gives a warning against grieving the …

Following Christ isn't easy and all who desire to live a Godly life will be persecuted. Yet we are called to persevere and endure in our walk with the Lord. Pastor Brent McDougal joins Bill to discuss 2 Timothy 3:10-17 as he shares that persecution can take many forms in our world today, and provides helpful tips to honor God in all circumstances. …

How do we stay sane in a world that is growing crazier by the day? The answer is actually simple. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries returns to share how keeping the Ten Commandments grounds us in Biblical truth and helps us recognize what truth is in a world filled with disinformation, deconstruction, and deception. Faith Radio podcasts are…

As Christians we are called to be responsible and to act responsibly. Dr. Greg Bourgond joins Bill to share that we learn about responsibility straight from the Bible, explains the value of holding yourself accountable, discusses what leaders are called to do, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now…

We all have a great cloud of witnesses as it states in Hebrews 12:1-3 that help us become who we are. Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Wyatt to discuss the import roll of building up and encouraging one another through life. They also discuss honoring those around us and offering forgiveness in all circumstances. Faith Radio podcasts are made poss…

As Christ followers, we are called to bear good fruit for the kingdom of God. Theologian David Clark joins Bill to discuss John 15:1-17 sharing that apart from Christ we can do nothing, and that in order to bear good fruit, we must abide in him. He also shares the science behind this concept and how it effects our brains and connection with others.…

Grief is a journey no one truly understands until you walk it. Bill is joined by author Stephen Silver who shares his personal story of suddenly losing his wife and how grief brought him closer to God, sharing from his book "Grief Redeemed". Author David Wheaton then teaches how young adults can stay spiritually invested in their relationship with …

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss the keys to salvation, explain that the only path to heaven is through Jesus, discuss what the Bible says about rewards in heaven, share what verses prove there will b…

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss if there is a difference between miracles vs answered prayers, the story of the disciples not recognizing Jesus in John 21, share that we all need God's forgiveness of…

We open up “Ask the Professor,” as former Professor Mark Muska from the University of Northwestern-St. Paul joins Bill once again. They begin by discussing 2 Corinthians 12 and the Lord keeping Paul humble, how to seek and draw near to God, address Matthew 5:16 and what it means to let your light shine for Christ, how to confidently say you will fe…

Bill is joined this hour by special guest and Israeli tour guide Aharon Levarko. He shares his incredible background in coming to faith, how God is using him in the midst of chaos, what Israel is like today, the good news that God has not rejected his people, how Christians should be viewing Israel today, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made pos…

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10-21- 2 Timothy 1:1-2 as he shares about the love of money being the root of all evil, God b…

When you're feeling distant from the Lord, renewal is possible and there are many reasons for hope. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins the show to discuss part two of her study on the book of Ezra, as she shares how God's hand of protection is always on his people even when it feels like the opposite. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by you…

Our segment of one hour one verse is back as Bill is joined by friend Thom Berkowitz to discuss 1 Kings 18:24. He shares how Elijah shows true faith to God, that we are to pray with a sense of expectancy, make sure we rely on God in our times of trouble, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with them. Counselor and author Joe Dallas joins Bill to share how the world is trying to dismantle what God has created, to remind us that our bodies are not ours, that Christ washes away every sin when we confess and turn to him, plus more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl…

In the first three chapters of Revelation, John is given a message of instruction from God on how to strengthen the local churches prior to Christ's return. Dr. Bob Moeller from For Keeps Ministries joins Bill to apply the same message to seven distinct types of marriages so that they are strengthened through Christ as we continue towards the final…

Jesus said that people will know we are his followers by how we love, and loving others is a great tool for evangelism. Apologetic specialist Rick Mattson joins Bill to share how loving our neighbors can be as simple as starting a conversation, inviting them to an event, sharing your own personal story, and more through his book "Witness in the Aca…

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who share why antisemitism exists, why seeing more of it shouldn't surprise anyone, and discuss w…

Dr. Alex McFarland joins Bill to unpack the world moving further and further away from being a Gospel-saturated culture. They talk about why a person to be loved, is always more important than an argument to be won. Then Pastor Jonathan Bourman joins to share from Job 42:10-17, outlining how the Bible makes it very clear that God will renew all of …

Pastor Colin Smith joins Bill to share from his book, "Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction." They talk about why we can be confident that there are people in our influence who want to have conversations about what the Bible says, what the root of Christianity boils down to, why doing life with Christ right now is supremely good yet what's t…

Pastor Pat Nemmers joins Bill to unpack what Jesus has to say in John 15:15-27. They discuss when Jesus changed from calling his followers servants to then friends, how we can know with total assurance that God listens to every one of our prayers, the danger of expecting spiritual behavior from not yet believers, what it looks like to surrender to …

There is no presence of evil, without the presence of good. Philosopher Ken Samples joins Bill to share why the presence of evil itself may be the best argument for the existence of God. They talk about why next to nothing in this world can compare to the story of Job we read about in the Bible, why God cares more about building our character versu…

Dr. Erik Thoennes joins Bill once again, to talk about the spiritual discipline of evangelism. They discuss the trouble we get into when we often assume the worst about the people around us, seeing ourselves as utterly needy people, why nobody has a better reason for practicing humility than a Christian, leaving the results to God by trusting in Hi…

There is plenty to learn from the story of Esther. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book, as he walks through the different characters, background of the story, where God's presence can be found, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation originally…

We all want to get along with our family, but sometimes situations arise that are challenging. Dr. Todd Mulliken joins the show to share how we set healthy boundaries, navigate challenging situations honorably, and why we should seek to see the other person's perspective as he shares from his book "Being Right vs Being Liked". Faith Radio podcasts …

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They explain Matthew 5:22 and the importance of having love in our hearts, share how to forgive others even when our anger is justified, answer if God's judgement is the same today…

As Christ followers, we are called to bear good fruit for the kingdom of God. Theologian David Clark joins Bill to discuss John 15:1-17 sharing that apart from Christ we can do nothing, and that in order to bear good fruit, we must abide in him. He also shares the science behind this concept and how it effects our brains and connection with others.…

the book of Ezekiel shows that we are sinners, but ultimately saved by grace and restored through Christ's new covenant. Bill welcomes Pastor Andy Davis who shares how the book demonstrates the infinite glory of God, explains what we can learn about the discipleship of God's word, discusses the foretaste of heavenly glory we will experience one day…

In Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy, he warns against false teachers, discusses the role of the church, explains how to stay firm in Christ as we approach the final days, and more. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn who shares from 1 Timothy 5:23-6:10 as he informs that all actions will be brough to light one day, explains that we are a…

How good are we at Biblical interpretation? And what's the best way to do it? Bill welcomes back friend and professor Randy Nelson who explains the importance of context when reading scripture, shares how we can read the Bible with confidence, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now!…

In a world full of division, it's important that we constantly renew and strengthen our minds. Pastor Brent McDougal joins the show to discuss Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:4-9 sharing that the light, true greater peace, and transforming of our minds that we long for only comes from Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. …

Our world is pushing new truths and ideas, but are they Biblical? Chairman of Promise Keepers Ken Harrison joins Bill to talk about his book "Rise of the Servant Kings" as he shares what it means to be courageous, the importance of repentance, and how to be grounded in Biblical truth as a man. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support.…

There are many lessons to learn from the story of Daniel. Pastor David Myles joins Bill to discuss Daniel 4:34-37, 5:17-21, and 6:25-28, as he shares the truth of God's everlasting dominion, that the Kingdom of God endures from generation to generation, and how it's a discipleship call to trust in the one who is trustworthy regardless of the circum…

Our hour of "at least two Jews and a Gentile" is back, where one Gentile and at least two Messianic Jews give their perspective about Jewish traditions and faith. Bill is joined by Trevor Rubenstein, Pastor Aaron Braaten, Matt Frey, and Thom Berkowitz, who spend the hour doing a deep dive on Hebrews 11 and the different examples throughout the Old …

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They share how God uses difficult circumstances in our lives, encourage us to latch onto the promises of God, discuss what happens the moment you die, and more. Faith Radio podcast…

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back. Jeff Verdoorn, Pastor Tom Parrish and Dr. Greg Bourgond join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss how God always gives a way out of temptation, give practical steps to discipling new believers, go over the "ABC's" of salvation, share how to build a firm foundation …

All good seasons come to an end, but as Christians we know our greatest hope is one day joining the Lord in paradise. Scott Hubbard joins Bill to discuss his article "When This Season Ends" as he talks through enjoying each season of life while we have it and trusting in God. Later Bob Solheim, co-founder and president of NC Little Hospice shares t…

Today we start a new series as pastor and author Jarrett Stephens joins Bill to talk about one verse, for one hour. Together they study Romans 8:1 explaining that all sins are forgiving and that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here This conversation origin…

There are many things that give us purpose every single day. Bill welcomes back Dr. Andy Schuttinga to discuss the importance of having a "why", ways to create self-value, and to remind us that our ultimate purpose is to glorify God in all we say and do. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here…

There is still much to learn from the life and views of Blaise Pascal. Author and apologetic specialist Dr. Doug Groothuis joins the show to share from his book "Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal" as he takes us through the life of Pascal and makes a clear case for the existence of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possib…

Roughly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men have faced some kind of sexual abuse in their lifetime. Dr. Marcus Bachmann joins the show for a sobering conversation on sexual abuse. He shares how the church should respond, the warning signs parents should be looking for to protect their children, the path to healing for the victims, and more. Faith Radio po…

There is plenty to learn from the story of Esther. Professor David T. Lamb joins the show for a comprehensive study on the book, as he walks through the different characters, background of the story, where God's presence can be found, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here…